Executive Officer,Operations Officer,Finance and Administration Manager vacancies in Tanzania

WHCL is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens to fill the following existing vacancies:

Post title:

1.       Chief Executive Officer

2.       Chief Operations Officer

3.       Finance and Administration Manager

 Organisation: Watumishi Housing Company Limited-WHCL

Location: Dar Es Salaam

 Background

WATUMISHI HOUSING COMPANY LIMITED _JlWHC!:' a company a establish  in February 2013 under the Companies Act (Cap 212), with incorporation Certificate No. 96959 plans to build affordable houses to be sold to public servants.

The shareholders of WHCL and the financiers of the construction of these houses are National Social Security Fund (NSSF); PPF Pensions Fund (PPF); Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF); LAPF Pensions Fund (LAPF); Government Employees Provident Fund (GEPF); National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF); and National Housing Corporation (NHC). The company will operate as a fund manager of a public servants housing scheme under a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

Nature and Scope

The Finance and Administration Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer. He/She will be responsible for maintenance of books of accounts, financial reporting and all matter related to human resource and administration.

Duties and Responsibilities;

·         Supervise the accounts department and monitor financial information on a daily basis,

·         Ensure that accounting records are accurately and properly prepared and maintained;

·         Co ordinate the budget process including production of regular budget reports and budgetary controls;

·         Ensure formulation and implementation of an effective information systems strategy and provide appropriate information systems capability to all end users in line with the Company's business needs;

·         Advise the company on tax matters i.e. VAT, Corporate Tax, PAVE, withholding tax, to ensure statutory compliance and prepare the relevant monthly/annual returns;

·         Design and implement internal financial controls;

·         Be liaison between participating banks, shareholders and Watumishi/Scheme Beneficiaries;

·         Prepare bi annual and annual statutory accounts in line with accepted accounting standards and liaises with external statutory auditors;

·         Carry. out other related duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer; and x) Manage all issues related to human resource and administration.

Functional/Technical Competencies

·         Ability to interpret accounting standards and implement them within Company's strategic plan and operations;

·         Ability to formulate financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy;

·         Ability to control all financial transactions and accounting matters, including audit systems;

·         Ability to manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity and acquisitions;

·         Ability to manage human resource and administrative matters.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

·         Holder of a Master's Degree/Postgraduate qualifications in one of the following field; Accounts, Finance or Business Administration related discipline;

·         Holder of internationally recognized accounting qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, or ACA;

·         Minimum of 5 years' experience at a senior position and must be registered with NBAA as an authorized certified public accountant; and Leadership, motivation and people management skills.

Application Instructions:

·         Eligible candidates may apply for the abovementioned vacancies so as to reach the undersigned on or before July 23, 2013. Applicants are required to submit the following information;-

·         A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position;

·         Certified copies of Academic and professional certificates;

·         Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) showing; names, addresses &contact telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and names & contact information of two (2) referees.

·         Please note that the above mentioned positions are for three (3) years renewable contracts i.e. "contract under specified period of time".

How to Apply:

All applications should be sent in a closed envelope to the following address;-

Secretary to the Board,

Watumishi Housing Company,

P.O BOX 7539,

Dar es Salaam.

WHCL is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive remuneration package and career development opportunities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.